Rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin appeared to be a standout in the Seahawks 'defense in the team's preseason opener Thursday night, despite the team falling 19-17 to the Indianapolis Colts. Seattle's brass raved about him after the game.

Pro Football Focus wasn't as impressed.

The well-regarded analysis site said that Griffin had an inconsistent performance. He led all players with nine combined tackles and six solo take downs.

"Shaquem Griffin's debut was a mixed bag," the article, published Friday, read: "While he made some plays, including several tackles, he got blocked too easily in the run game at times and missed his gap on a play, allowing a run to go for a first down."

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that he needs to look at film to get a thorough feel of how Griffin did, but all indications from him suggest he was pleased with the fifth-round pick.

Griffin made a big splash when he checked in during the first half, recording four straight stops. He also wrapped up ex-Seahawk Christine Michael for a one-yard Colts' loss in the third quarter.

Griffin became the first one-handed player to be drafted in the NFL's modern era when Seattle selected him in April.